Following comments about the pressure women face to get married – which she called a form of ‘violence and cruelty’ – are rumors circulating that Emma Watson, known for her role in the Harry Potter films, is secretly engaged?
Despite being publicly criticized by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling last week – who accused her of not understanding the complexities of the transgender rights debate – Emma Watson appeared cheerful at Paris Fashion Week on Monday.
A clue to her happiness could, perhaps, be on her left hand.
The 35-year-old actress, known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movies, was spotted with a striking, old-fashioned diamond ring on her finger.
She appeared especially eager to be photographed by the cameras outside the Miu Miu fashion show at the Palais d’lena.
She’s dating Kieran Brown, who she met while they were both students at Oxford University. She was getting her master’s degree in creative writing, and he’s working on his PhD.
It’s thought that they’ve been going out for more than a year.
Last month, Emma argued that the pressure on women to get married is a form of harm and mistreatment.
She shared on the Jay Shetty podcast that while she hopes to get married, she doesn’t believe she has a right to it.
‘It will either be part of my purpose here and my destiny, or it won’t.’
After being called out by J.K. Rowling for seeming distant and privileged, the actress tried to appear more relatable by biking to the Miu Miu fashion show.
Rowling stated that the actress’s public disagreement with her views on gender had worsened the abuse she’d been receiving, adding fuel to the fire.
The writer rejected Emma’s statement that she still values their relationship, claiming she’s aligning herself with a group known for advocating violence against others – even calling for harm to their mutual friend.
Rowling has publicly stated she will ‘never forgive’ Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, and Rupert Grint for supporting a movement she believes undermines the rights of women.
But she has never previously made such a personal criticism of the woman she made famous.
Rowling stated on Monday that the three individuals are free to believe in gender identity ideology, but she criticized them for using their association with Harry Potter to represent views she disagrees with, arguing they are speaking for something she created.
Honestly, it really upset me when J.K. Rowling seemed to attack Emma Watson, implying her support for trans rights came from not having enough ‘real-life’ experience. It felt dismissive and unfair to suggest Emma’s views weren’t valid because of that.
The actress recently explained her driving ban by saying that becoming famous at a young age hindered her ability to learn everyday life skills, including driving.
Rowling expressed strong frustration, pointing out that she didn’t become wealthy as a teenager. She emphasized she was actually struggling financially while writing the book that brought Emma Watson fame.
Having lived my own life, I understand the impact of Emma’s actions against women’s rights, and how damaging they are for women and girls who don’t have the same advantages she does.
Honestly, it really upset me to read J.K. Rowling’s response to Emma Watson’s recent comments. She seemed to be suggesting that Emma was only saying she still appreciates her work as a way to backtrack, because publicly criticizing her isn’t as popular right now. It felt like a real dismissal of Emma’s feelings and a bit unfair, to be honest.
She said she had felt compelled to go on the record following Emma’s comments last week.
Okay, so I was listening to Jay Shetty’s podcast, and honestly, it was *so* good to hear the actress explain everything. She basically said that being a huge supporter of trans rights doesn’t mean she’s abandoned the woman who basically *made* her who she is today. It just… it really clarified things, and I’m just so relieved she addressed it. It’s like, you can care about everyone and still love the people who raised you, you know?
Emma explained that despite her past experiences, her feelings for Jo remain strong, and she deeply values the personal connection they shared.
Rowling stated she didn’t anticipate Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, or Rupert Grint always sharing her views, and acknowledged they are fully entitled to support beliefs about gender identity that differ from her own.
However, she also noted that Emma and Dan have repeatedly felt entitled – even obligated – to publicly criticize her and her opinions, likely because of their past working relationship.
Even long after finishing their work on the Harry Potter films, the actors are still often seen as the public face and representatives of the wizarding world I imagined.
Rowling added that she still feels very protective of the actors she first worked with as children, and it’s a feeling she can’t quite let go of.
However, she explained that Emma’s statement at the 2022 Baftas – where she said she was ‘here for all the witches,’ which many understood as a criticism of her beliefs about gender – led her to reconsider her position.
I’ve consistently avoided speaking to journalists about Emma in recent years, especially regarding the discussions surrounding JK Rowling.
It’s ironic because I specifically asked the show’s producers not to harass her based on anything I said. The clip shows the TV presenter focusing on Ms. Watson’s comments about witches, and honestly, that moment was a key point for me. However, what happened *after* that speech actually upset me much more than the speech itself.
Emma sent me a short, handwritten note saying she was really sorry for what I was going through. She had a friend pass it along, even though she already has my number.
I received the most intense threats of violence – including death, rape, and torture – during that period. I had to significantly increase my security, and I was constantly concerned for my family’s well-being.
Emma had just made a situation much worse with her actions, but seemed to believe a simple expression of concern would convince me she was a genuinely kind person.
In what is likely her most direct and personal critique to date, Rowling implied the actress’s wealth and privileged background had clouded her judgment.
Like many who haven’t grown up with financial security, Emma Watson seems unaware of how little she knows about the realities of everyday life.
She’s incredibly privileged and well-protected. She’ll likely never experience the hardships of homelessness or the lack of privacy that many face in public hospitals. It’s safe to say she’s avoided everyday inconveniences and discomforts since she was a child.
She has a private, single-stall restroom with a security guard posted outside. Has she ever been forced to change in a mixed-gender changing area at a public swimming pool?
Could she potentially end up needing help from a government-funded rape crisis center that doesn’t promise services will be provided only by women? Or might she be forced to share a prison cell with a male rapist who has been placed in a women’s prison?
I didn’t grow up wealthy; I was actually quite poor when I wrote the book that launched Emma’s career.
Having lived my own life, I understand the impact of Emma’s actions against women’s rights, and how damaging they are for women and girls who don’t have the same advantages she does.
Her spokesman declined to comment on whether they’re engaged.
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